Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Targets and Interceptors Global Supply Chain Project/Program Manager (GSCPM) – Level 3 or Level 4, located onsite in Chandler, AZ, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
Job Duties:
Responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all material and services content for a Program or collection of Programs.
Ensure vertical and horizontal integration of Global Supply Chain Schedules through strategic planning and execution.
Acts as the main focal point for the Program Management Office (PMO) for the entire supply chain and coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that all supply chain commitments are met, and that appropriate mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers.
Develops material strategy and leads activities for GSC in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP). Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between GSC Program Management and planning, project teams, and line management.
Leads teams of individuals in a dynamic, fast-paced Program environment with responsibilities including rapid requirements execution, standard parts ordering, scrap/spare/replacement planning and serves as a GSC liaison to Program Operations and GSC Execution IPTs.
Participates routinely in supplier IPT's as the GSC program/project strategy owner.
Ensures that prior to program execution, all elements of the proposed program(s) plans have complete and accurate schedules, budgets, material make/buy plans, procurement and subcontracts strategies.
Leads supply chain Program execution and is accountable for project resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution.
Provide early visibility into purchase requisition requirements release constraints and material excess review.
Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.
Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress, risk mitigation, supplier expedite milestones, intervention strategy, and participates in problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
Briefs the PMO and management on status and issues affecting Program cost, schedule, and supplier performance.
Communicates program schedule and engineering change deviations and ensure all impacts are coordinated with internal/external customers prior to implementation and execution.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, material requirements planning, GSC advanced planning or procurement -OR- Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, material requirements planning, GSC advanced planning or procurement for a level 3; in lieu of degree an additional 4+ years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, material requirements planning, GSC advanced planning or procurement may be considered
Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, material requirements planning, GSC advanced planning or procurement -OR- Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, material requirements planning, GSC advanced planning or procurement for a level 4; in lieu of degree an additional 4+ years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, material requirements planning, GSC advanced planning or procurement may be considered
Must have experience with Bills of Materials and design effectivity planning
Must have previous experience in Supply Chain with U.S. Government contracts
Must have experience in Advanced Planning and Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Ability to read blueprints and have manufacturing requirements understanding
Ability to obtain an active U.S. Government Secret level clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs
Ability to manage and communicate effectively at all levels for multiple abstract priorities, projects, and actions with minimal supervision
Strong PC Skills; including Advanced MS Excel, solid working knowledge of MS Project, MS Powerpoint, and Sharepoint
Preferred Qualifications:
Costpoint and SAP System knowledge
EVMS experience
CAM experience
MS Visual Basic and data repository use
Enterprise Software Factory (ESF) Confluence
Zenith Visual Analytics Portal
Manufacturing supplier experience/knowledge
Active U.S. Government Secret level clearance.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years (Level 3) or 8+ years (Level 4) of relevant experience; OR Master's degree with 3+ years (Level 3) or 6+ years (Level 4); in lieu of degree additional 4+ years experience may be considered
- Must have experience with Bills of Materials and design effectivity planning
- Must have previous Supply Chain experience with U.S. Government contracts
- Must have experience in Advanced Planning and Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Ability to read blueprints and understand manufacturing requirements
- Ability to obtain an active U.S. Government Secret level clearance within a reasonable amount of time
- Strong PC skills including Advanced MS Excel, solid working knowledge of MS Project, MS PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- Ability to manage and communicate effectively at all levels for multiple priorities and projects with minimal supervision
- Costpoint and SAP system knowledge
- EVMS experience
- CAM experience
- MS Visual Basic and data repository use
- Enterprise Software Factory (ESF) Confluence
- Zenith Visual Analytics Portal
- Manufacturing supplier experience/knowledge
- Active U.S. Government Secret level clearance
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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